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sulforaphane
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sulforaphane
Sulforaphane glucosinolate, sulphoraphane Oncology An isothiocyanate phytochemical or 'nutriceutical' in cruciferous vegetables–eg, broccoli, which may prevent CA. See Cruciferous vegetables, Nutriceutical.
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Curcumin and sulphoraphane are only two of the spice-based compounds that are currently being studied as possible treatments for a range of skin and other cancers.
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